What is the reference for the Lease Rider in the Body20 FDD?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you or your affiliate leases the site, unless we waive the requirement in writing, you must arrange for the execution of the Lease Rider in the form that is attached as Appendix D to the Franchise Agreement (the Franchise Agreement is attached as Exhibit A of this Disclosure Document) by you and your landlord .
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee or their affiliate leases a site for their studio, they must arrange for the execution of a Lease Rider. This Lease Rider must be in the form attached as Appendix D to the Franchise Agreement. The Franchise Agreement itself is attached as Exhibit A to the Disclosure Document.
This requirement can be waived by Body20 in writing. The FDD also states that Body20's review of the Site Lease is solely for their own benefit and does not replace the need for the franchisee to have their own attorney review the lease. Body20 may also require the franchisee to engage an attorney to review the Site Lease or purchase agreement and provide documentation of that review.
This means that prospective Body20 franchisees should carefully review Appendix D to understand the terms of the Lease Rider and be prepared to have their lease reviewed by an attorney. Franchisees should also be aware that securing a suitable site and negotiating a lease are critical steps in the process of opening a Body20 studio, and the franchisor's approval is required.